Dinner Theatre Rulebook (Central Region) 01-05 - Actors

(B) Time Limit. The Grievance Committee's decision shall be reported to Equity noless than 24 hours and no more than 72 hours from the time the GrievanceCommittee reaches its decision.(C) Equity's Determination. Equity's determination shall be reported by phone to thegrievant and the aggrieved within 48 hours of the time the Grievance Committeefiles its report with Equity. Equity's determination may be appealed in accordancewith the Constitution and By-Laws of Actors' Equity.34. HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL INSURANCE.The Producer agrees to transmit to the Equity-League Health Trust Fund a sum to benegotiated between Equity and the Producer [not including Supplemental Worker’sCompensation Insurance which must be paid pursuant to Rule 38(B)] per week perActor for each week or part thereof of the Actor's employment.These monies shall be used to provide health benefits for the Actor, including, but notlimited to, Hospitalization and Health Insurance. The Producer further agrees to bebound by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust establishing the aforesaid HealthTrust Fund, including all its rules and regulations and any and all amendments andmodifications thereto which may be adopted by its Trustees during the term of thisAgreement.The contribution rates stated in this Rule shall provide coverage subject to the eligibilitystandards established by the Trustees of the Equity-League Health Trust Fund.35. HOUSING.(A) It shall be the Producer's obligation and responsibility to provide suitable livingaccommodations for out-of-town Actors at no cost to the Actor. There shall be noextra charge for air conditioning when available. An out-of-town Actor shall bedefined as an Actor whose primary residence as listed with Equity, is more than 75miles from the theatre. The Actor may not be required to utilize alternative housing(i.e. with relatives or friends) as a condition of employment.There shall be an existing phone line including free local telephone service availableat not cost to the Actor in the Actor's living accommodations.The Actor may not be required to live on the theatre premises, or in theatre-ownedand/or Producer-owned premises as a condition of employment. Equity has theright to inspect "on premises" living quarters.The Producer shall ensure that there are accessible reasonable accommodationswhen an Actor with a disability is engaged.35